CT-17: Pakistan Make History in Cardiff

Cardiff (June 15, 2017): Pakistani cricket team on Wednesday made history at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff as the green shirts thrashed England by eight wickets in the ICC Champions trophy semifinal and for the first time qualified for the final of the champions trophy.

Pakistan won the toss and opted to field against England. England set Pakistan 212 runs target to win the match.

Ahmed Shahzad’s direct hit removed Adil Rashid.

Pakistan’s emerging fast bowler Hassan Ali has become the leading contender of the best bowler with already ten wickets to his credit in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy. Whereas the green shirts chased the target in 37.1 overs on two wickets.